Refuse Collector Sanitation Department The City of Wilmington is seeking a fulltime Refuse Collector for the Sanitation Department. Under immediate supervision the Refuse Collector collects and disposes of both waste and recycling generated by the Citys household and commercial users. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED); or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
- Must possess a valid State of Ohio drivers license and must remain insurable under the Citys vehicle insurance plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: - Dismounts garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point; manually picks up trash receptacles furniture and other items placed at curbside and loads into truck bodies; operates equipment that compresses collected refuse; operates automated or semiautomated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies; cleans trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed; dumps refuse and/or recyclable materials at disposal sites; participates in leaf collection.
- Sorts items set out for recycling and throws materials into designated truck compartments; makes special pickups of recyclable materials such as food ss used oil discarded computers or other electronic items.
- Communicates with dispatchers concerning delays unsafe sites accidents equipment breakdowns or other maintenance problems.
- Tags garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.
- May drive trucks following established routes through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
- Maintains the appearance of the landfill; picks up litter; assists in housekeeping landfill shop; hauls dirt to fill landfill when needed.
- Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
The starting base salary will be consistent with the Citys approved pay plan; this positions starting salary is $17.31 per hour. This position works Monday through Friday 4 AM to 12 PM with paid holidays. The City of Wilmington is an equal opportunity employer. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process please contact the City of Wilmington Department of Human Resources via email or phone. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
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